Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
SOC Code: 49-3031
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialistss use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 90.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Repairing, Troubleshooting, Repairing.
AI-Proof Score: 90.9 — Very High
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Median Salary
$60,640
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Job Growth
2.4%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Repairing
- •Troubleshooting
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Quality Control Analysis
Common Tasks
- ✓Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- ✓Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- ✓Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- ✓Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- ✓Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation